Wilf's

BarFly's Review of Wilf's

Tom Waits has lied to us. Turns out train station bars aren't that dissimilar from the more elegant hotel variety.

One doubts, of course, whether most couples sampling the serviceable-but-you're-paying-for-the-clocktower steakhouse cuisine plan upon catching the 9:30 to Spokane, but there's an undeniable frisson of bon voyage found in Union Station's lovingly-maintained emblem of why everything used to be better.

The wingback leather chairs, handsome wood, and traces of old world restraint overpower the airport-lounge touches, and an enlightened selection of local jazz performers argue venue cred.

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Went to Wilf's last night. We'll probably never go back. Here's why; When we arrived we didn't have a reservation and the hostess/mgr said in a rough tone (no smile) "it would have been better if we had one." Even though there was hardly anyone in there. I ordered the "table side" steak diane and my husband ordered the pork loin. What a joke! The steak was already cooked before it came out. Smiley was now our steak cook. A token flame and some melted butter was added to complete the "table side facade." The gravy tasted like it came out of a can. The mashed potatoes were inundated with horseradish. Great if you like horseradish. I like to taste the potatoes. Buttery would be nice. I asked if the pork loin was tender and juicy. It was neither. Accompanying the pork "untenderloin" was a hockey-puck looking, dark, overcooked, something that we couldn't tell what it was. The veggies looked curly and fancy but were cold, thinly sliced, and tasteless. The fact is, this place has seen better days and it's sad. The whole place needs to be modernized, brightened up, and menu revamped to appeal to the majority of savvy diners. It is way too over priced for the quality of food you get. Robert Irvine of the Food Channel... Wilf's needs you!

Reviewed Anonymously by Lalapalooza on August 12, 2012, 11:45 am

Wilfs

Went there this evening for happy hour. We were told they don't have a happy hour. Bought a glass of wine for $7.25 and a cheese plate for $11. They were out of their spring rolls (before 6:30 p.m.). Nice atmosphere though.

Reviewed Anonymously by Ann on June 29, 2007, 7:37 pm

Wilf's

Old world style restaurant, great jazz, great food (all organic). A tad on the expensive side, but worth it. Unbelievably good mixed salad.

Reviewed Anonymously by Kay on May 17, 2007, 11:28 am

Old info

I tried to call Wilf's at the above number and was told it had been disconnected...hmmmm.....

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